Meat Shortage Announced in U S Bulletin
Washington June 3 The demand for beef far exceeds the supply and high prices follow says a bulletin from the department of agriculture The shortage in meat producing animals is growing and the country faces a period of short production Beef cattle in the United States have fallen from 51 566 000 on June 1 1907 to 34 020 000 at the start of this year A 13 per cent drop in meat animals killed under government supervision in the first three months of this year compared with 1912 is noted Prices for cattle sheep lambs and hogs rose last year The department urges conservation of the meat supply to avoid exports surplus.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
United
Det
United States
Unjustly jailed case ends with damages in Norwalk court
George E. Webb of South Norwalk is awarded $35 and costs by Judge Scott in a common pleas ruling against Justice George W. Sherer of Darien. Webb was jailed for non payment of a $5 fine in 1911 and claimed wrongful confinement harmed his reputation and required a $25 lawyer fee, seeking $2,000 in damages. The decision notes the confinement was illegal.
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George E. Webb
South Norwalk
Scott
Court of Common Pleas
Webb
George W. Sherer
Darien
North Avenue
Common Pleas Court
Scottie
H. B. Jackson
S. F DeWaltoff
Savin Rock
Stamford
Pratt
Hannan Jones
Jones
F. M. Carryl
Washington
Julius Rifkin
Easton
Carry cl
Carryl
Rifkin
F. A. Mitchell
Norwalk
Gregory
Birmingham Improves as Official Appeal Moves Forward
Reports from Birmingham's home indicate Bupt Eugene Birmingham shows rapid health gains while remaining in bed under physician orders. Vincent Koch appeals to Judge Greene of the superior court regarding the county commissioners decision to transfer a liquor license from 2 Leslie Court to 466 Bostwick Avenue, Koch and others claiming the transfer is untenable.
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Bupt
Eugene Birmingham
Vincent Koch
County Commissioners
Greene
Goperior Court
Louis Balint
Leslie Court
Bostwick Avenue
Koch
Oth
Unsultsbie
Fones Refuses Dental Clinic Committee With Ryan
Dr Alfred C Fones a Bridgeport dentist who helped create the $5 000 experimental dental clinic told the Board of Education he would not serve on the clinic committee while Dr W H Ryan remained a member and the chairman. The board debated the issue but hoped for an amicable settlement without forcing Fones to resign. Dr Ryan was away in New York and could not be reached for comment.
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Alfred C. Fones
No. 10
Washington Avenue
Board of Education
W. H. Ryan
Dental
Fonés
Bridgeport
Fones
Ryan
Jon
Jones
Dr. Fones
McLean names Connecticut visitors at tariff inquiry
Washington June senators probe into a possible lobby for tariff schedules moves slowly with about one fifth of Senators done. Senator McLean of Connecticut testified listing callers such as Marcus L. Floyd Hartford and Fred Griffen Tarifftville. others named include Horace Cheney Deep River and Col W W Skiddy Stamford as witnesses discuss potential lobbying. Dillingham denied financial interests and knew of no lobby or money influence, mentioning only a Mr Ullman of New York who urged no duty on green furs.
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Washington
Senate
Brady
Idaho
McLean
Connecticut
Gavle
Tal
Senator MclLean
Marcus L. Floyd
Hartford
Fred Griffen
Tarifftville
Horace “B. Cheney
South Manchester
George L. Cheney
Deep River
I D. Russell
New Britain
Col
W. W. Skiddy
Stamford
Frederick FE. Kip
Bridgeport
H. M. Greist
Ensign
Wardrobe Controversy Settled by School Board Vote
A unanimous board vote reversed a prior plan to place ward robes in the school basement. The trustees cited architect’s original design for a separate wardrobe in each classroom, noting that extending the building by four feet allowed the additional space at little extra cost.
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Board of Education
Wardrobe Plan to Be Updated for School Rooms
The board instructs a separate wardrobe for every room and directs the architect to revise plans and bring perfected blueprints to the next regular board meeting. Dr. Deane, in New York, is reviewing the School project with Architect Rogers.
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Dr. Deane
New York
Rogers
Many Injured in Train Wreck and Fire in Lawrence
A Boston to Boston & Maine shuttle collision in Lawrence Massachusetts left many injured as the shuttle car caught fire. Three passengers were seriously hurt and transported to a hospital while others were treated at the station before going home. No injuries occurred on the Boston train.
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Lawrence
Mass
Southern Division
Boston & Maine Railroad
Boston
Oxford boat house fire blamed on suffragettes
In Oxford England militants blamed for arson destroyed the river Isis boat house and about 40 to 50 student boats. A card bearing Votes For Women was found near the scene, signaling the protest motive. The June 3 blaze caused major loss to Oxford University vessels and facilities.
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Oxford
Eng
Isis
Oxford University
Engineer Dying Blamed for Wreck Near New Haven
North Kent collision on the Berk shire Division of the New York New Haven Hartford line left W H Rigby of Harrison an almost certain fatality and his fireman Thomas Walden of Stamford dead. The crash occurred when the special failed to obey orders to pass a siding at North Kent and struck a stationary milk train. Walden was crushed and burned. Rigby sustained a spine injury and was moved to Danbury hospital in critical condition. His wife joined him there.
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New Haven
North Kent
Berkshire
New York, New Haven & Hartford
W. H. Rigby
Harrison
Thomas Walden
Stamford
Stockbridge
Mass
C. H. McBurney
New York
Walden
Rigby
Danbury Hospital
Danbury
Special
Mother Holds Son's Fate In Juvenile Court
In Chicago on June 3 a mother was asked to sentence her 13 year old son Joseph after he was found guilty of snatching a pocket book from a woman. Judge Pinckney allowed Anna Bureck to determine punishment, telling him he must earn back the stolen money and must be home by 9 pm otherwise the judge would send him away until his hair grows gray. the court approved the sentence.
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Chicago
Bishop Brent Praises Japanese Immigrants
Washington report says Right Rev. Charles Henry Brent Bishop of the Philippines declares the Japanese are finitely preferable to southern European immigrants. Brent plans to visit the state department to discuss the Oriental problem with Secretary Bryan and may be cross examined by war department officials.
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Washington
Europe
Charles Henry Brent
Episcopal
Philippines
State Department
Bryan
Brent
War Department
Islands
Windy City theatres flood with new builds
Chicago holds 75 theatres with 76 under construction as the building commissioner releases figures. Half the venues host moving pictures with 300 or fewer seats, averaging 400. Total capacity sits near 300000 and daily attendance reaches about 900000. Separately, Fred DeNault awaits deportation after a Lakeview Home release and a State Comptroller notice signals federal detention pending Canada talks.
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Chicago
New Haven Weather Forecast for June 3
Forecast calls for fair tonight with increasing clouds on Wednesday and possible local showers. Connecticut expected generally fair tonight and Wednesday with light south and southwest winds. Some showers have occurred in the lake region and from Nebraska to Georgia. Elsewhere east of the Rocky Mountains remains pleasant.
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New Haven
Connecticut
Lake Region
Nebraska
Georgia
Rocky Mountains
Police trio marked by 40 years of service in Bridgeport
Captain William Anderson, Detective Sergeant Peter H. Hall, and Doorman William H. Taylor celebrate long police careers in Bridgeport. Anderson began June 3, 1873, at age 24, earning an eight stripe captaincy after a 40 year career. Hall since 1893 and promoted to detective in 1910. Taylor appointed the same day and recently raised to his current rank, all receiving widespread congratulations from friends.
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Blaeney
William Anderson
Peter H. Hall
William H. Taylor
Sherwood Avenue
Bridgeport
George Arnold
Eugene Birmingham
Anderson
Tigertown
Zalmon Goodsell
Wiliam E. Marsh
John Knowles
John Pond
Henry Shelton
Henry Parrott
Capt
Capt. Anderson
Hall
New
Judge Walsh Delays Naming Prosecutor for Court
Judge John J. Walsh of Norwalk, confirmed as judge of the criminal court of common pleas, said he had not yet appointed a prosecutor. He expected to announce a choice next week, noting that current prosecutor Elmore S. Banks of Fairfield remains in place.
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John J. Walsh
Norwalk
Criminal Court of Common Pleas
Walsh
Common Pleas Court
Elmore S. Banks
Fairfield
Victim Testifies After Shootout Near Peichert Saloon
Jerry Devaney of Trumbull road revealed he was shot in a late Saturday night incident near the Peichert saloon on North Washington avenue. Fred Gordon was taken to St Vincent's hospital and Dominic Caruso is held on $10,000 bond pending injuries to Gordon. Devaney reported back pain from a lodged bullet, x rays show need for hospital observation, though he declined admission and will recover at home.
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Peichert
Washington Avenue
Fred Gordon
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Dominic Caruso
Gordon
Jerry Devaney
Trumbull Road
Simon Lake Blames Russia Displeasure For Business Troubles
Simon Lake, head of the Lake Torpedo Boat Company, claims American sympathy for Russian Jews harmed his firm and others in Russia. He cites unpaid Russian claims totaling 13 927 roubles and 2 million roubles for breach of contract, with Russia denying payments amid abrogation of the 1832 treaty. He details accidents at the Admiralty Works, disputed subcontractor crankshafts, and a Russian backlash affecting final settlements and U S relations, noting American firms exiting Russia due to anti Jew sentiment and trade curbs.
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Simon Lake
Lake Torpedo Boat Company
Russia
Lake Company
Lake
St Petersburg
Aes
St. Petersburg
Admiralty
Ves Sels
Minister of Marines
Kronstadt
Galute
le Wheerer
Sterraman Etesra
Whitney
Cettre
Wwisiteney
Warde
Mr. Whitney
Yong
Tam
America
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Koochs
M’lean
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Taylor
Pital
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